Ortega RCE125SN
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Ortega
RCE125SN
Product Info
Article Number:
430952
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RCE125SN
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$293.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RCE125SN is a solid entry-level amplified classical, great for students or gigging players on a budget. The spruce top gives it a lively feel, and the pickups are surprisingly decent for the price. It's a versatile option if you need to plug in occasionally, but don't expect a high-end acoustic tone.
Product Description
- Ortega RCE125SN
- Classical Guitar
- With cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- satin finish
- Back & sides: Mahogany
- satin finish
- Neck: Mahogany
- satin finish
- Fretboard: Walnut
- 19 Frets
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- Pickups: Ortega Magus Pro
- Thinline body 85 mm
- Factory stringing: Savarez 510CJ
- Includes gigbag
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers a bright, responsive voice with good projection.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide warmth and a balanced tonal character.
- • Ortega Magus Pro pickups offer a usable amplified tone for stage or recording.
- • Walnut fretboard adds a subtle sweetness and clarity to the overall sound.
CONS
- • Satin finish, while attractive, can feel a bit slippery for some players.
- • Thin body (85mm) may lack the resonance of deeper-bodied classical guitars.
- • Savarez 510CJ strings are decent but a worthwhile upgrade for improved tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
48 mm
Weight
1.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s respectable for the price point; the Magus Pro pickups provide a clean signal, though it lacks the richness of more expensive systems.
The mahogany neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape; it's generally comfortable, but some players with very large hands might find it a touch narrow.
The build is surprisingly good – solid construction, well-aligned frets, and consistent finish. You're getting a lot of guitar for the money.
